Union, county get second chance on pension proposal

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The Baltimore County labor union that last week refused to accept proposed pension plan changes will leave the final decision to its members after lawmakers launched a persuasive last-ditch effort days before the annual budget is due.

Leaders of the county Federation of Public Employees chapter ? a 1,700-strong group representing correctional officers, public works employees and clerical assistants ? agreed to let its members vote on a proposal to extend the minimum retirement age from 60 to 65 for employees with less than 30 years of service.

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